Athens Postoffice Receives Second Class Matter Stamp
Reported by the United Associations the Athens post office was hiered for processing under the 1918 act as a second class matter. The notice lists affiliations with the American Newspaper Publishers Association Olio Select List Audit Bureau of Circulations and Inland Daily Press Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Olio Select List
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Ohio Delles
Inland Daily Press Association
The
United Associations
Athens
Beginning of 1931 Shows Cautious Hope and Steady Fundamentals
The piece argues that despite widespread uncertainty, American fundamentals remain sound. It notes confidence hinges on faith in democracy, ongoing production and consumption, and limited government aid. It projects slow improvement as spring nears and emphasizes internal revival through consumer demand and prudent business practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Readjustment in Economics Cited by Dr. E. G. Lockhart
Dr. E G Lockhart of Drake University argues current unemployment stems from a long term economic shift caused by machinery replacing routine labor. He cites a Chicago unemployment survey and a 90 percent farmer plan to replace farm help with machinery as evidence of structural change and rising overproduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Lockhart
Drake University
Doctor Lockhart
Chicago
United States
Lockhart
Towa
New York Skyscraper Washes Face as Windows Shine
In New York the Empire State and Chrysler buildings rely on seven window cleaners who work seven days a week for long hours. About 200 women scrub the offices at night, each handling 10,000 square feet, while porters, gum chewing corridors, and waste-basket rules shape a busy housekeeping system costing around $8,000 daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chrysler
New
Empire State
Martha
French scientist Thevenin on microbes enduring Earth's end
Thevenin, writing in The American Weekly, argues microbes were among the first on earth and will be present at humanity's end. He says when the earth grows cold and the last man dies, microbes will witness and hasten his demise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Thevenin
American Weekly
Earth
Bacteria in Eye Corner Generate Tiny Electric Batteries
Dr Barnett Cohen of Johns Hopkins Medical School shows bacteria that can act as miniature batteries. Two spoonfuls placed in a cell can push one hundred thousandth of an ampere per minute through 300 ohms. The remark extends to the vast scale of the universe, from unseen microcosm to enormous celestial bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns - Hopkins University
Barnett Cohen
Molecule Theory Highlight on Atomic Structure
A concise note explains matter as molecules formed from atoms, each atom hosting a tiny solar system of electrons in constant orbital motion, illustrating basic atomic structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solar System
Explanations of yesterday's cartoon figures and the cow tree
A cartoon note discusses Dionisius Exiguus, monk and inventor of the Anno Domini system, his misdating of Christ’s birth to 754 Roman era, and notes a correction to 6 B C supported by Herod’s massacre data. It also describes the Cow Tree of Central America and Venezuela Palo de Leche, its milky latex, and Yale professor Record alongside Henry Kuylen milking the tree in Guatemala. Tomorrow preview promises bowling two strikes with one ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dionisius Exiguus
Scynthia
Rome
Christ
Dionisius
Herod
Record
Yale
Henry Kuylen
Marshall Field Museum
Guatemala
Madison fragment autography shows early statesman’s ethics
The Library of Congress acquired a fifteen page Madison fragment likely the start of an autobiography. It hints at his 1809 1817 era views including fiscal frugality with public funds and disapproval of vote buying while noting his friendship with Jefferson and experiences around the War of 1812 and the burning of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Library of Congress
James Madison
Virginia
United States
Madison
Montpelier
Old Dominion
Benjamin Franklin
Rousseau
Cecilini
Franklin
You Would FF acts Like to Know around a central nucleus
Questions and answers cover scientific curiosities and historical notes. The piece cites Professor Stebbins on electron size, Albert Lasker on overprediction, and legends about the Patent Office, plus details on biblical gold to silver ratios, California early criminals, and census rankings for Toledo and Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stebbins
University of Wisconsin
Patent Office
Patents
Ellsworth
Congress
Asia
United States
Washington, D. C
California
Sydney
J. G. KR
San Francisco
Hoover era party turmoil threatens Norris clash and Lucas
Washington dispatch details unrest within the Republican Party over Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska. It notes Robert H. Lucas’s admitted efforts to aid the Ku Klux Klan and oppose Norris, raising questions about Hoover's leadership and the future of the national committee amid calls for Lucas's resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George W. Norris
Nebraska
National Committee
Nye
Robert H. Lucas
Republican National Committee
Ku Klux Klan
Norris
Hitchcock
Lucas
Simeon D. Fess
Ohio
Hoover
D Lucas
Internal Revenue
Fess
White House
Senate
Norrs
Predictions on recovery and global costs linger
Newcombe Carlton of Western Union Sternly warns that America faced a long financial hangover after 1914. He notes the world spent about 250 billion dollars and lost over 20 million lives, and that the bill is now being paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcombe Carlton
Western Union Telegraph Company
America
Two New York Boys Admit Party After Night Out
Two teens aged 15 and 16, sons of a prominent businessman, attended a party and later a speak easy. They returned home around five after the dance ended at 2:30 and the final stop at 4:15. They admit having some alcohol but not much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Truthful words reveal true nature in social types
A collection of short moral reflections contrasts different social classes speaking honestly about their desires. A farmer, a city dweller, a rich person, and a poor man voice regrets and ambitions, exposing truth behind appearances and the allure of simple or wealthy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midas
Record of efficiency marks Foster as Athens County prosecutor
Israel M. Foster retired after three terms in Athens County from the office of prosecuting attorney. Only to not guilty verdicts were returned in more than 390 cases during his administration. Prosecutor John J. Woolley plans to sue county commissioners to test their power to lease part of the courthouse to private parties. Captain J. B. Allen was chosen post commander of Columbus Golden Post No. 9, G. A. R., at a meeting last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bankers’ Association
Athens County
Israel M. Foster
John J. Woolley
J. B. Allen
Columbus Golden Post
Tuesday Club Meets at Sunny Acres Home
The Tuesday Club held its regular meeting last night at the bungalow home of Dr and Mrs W F Copeland Sunny Acres on North Hill. About 40 guests were present.
Tippie Revisits Army Enlistment Room From 57 Years Ago
Frances M. Tippie, 71, visited The Messenger office to view the room where he enlisted in the army 57 years ago during General Grosvenor’s stay in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patent Office
Frances M. Tippie
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Athens Messenger
Gatabiteheo
Prederick W. Bush
Seturcay
Athens Messenger & Herald
Paarrina Co
Gordon & Bush
Mer
Charles
Barris
Nelgunyville
Glouster Logan-Pomeroy
Middleport
Coolville
John W. Cullen
Ehigen Ave
Fifth Ave
Eninasarge
Aristophanes
Gilbert Swan
Arthur Brisbane
King Features, Inc
Ripley
Aluur Golfesman
Captain Howe
Gilliams College
Mariposa Grove
Caldforma
Central America
Venezuela
Frederic Haskin Washington
By Frederic J. Haskin
Thomas Jefferson
Monticello
House of Representatives
Capitol
Albert Lasker
Miami Beach
Eleanor Patterson
Washington Herald
New South Wales
Australia
Toledo
Columbus
Newburgh
Roodney Dutcher Messenger
Hubert Work
Claudius Huston
John
Gallatin National Forest
Montana
I. H
Roe. W. A
Armstrong
Huston
James J. Montague
Kings of Finance
Germany
Florida
Coe Farm
Hebbardsvile
Jones Farm
White Hall
Jacobs Farm
Mechanicsbore
Robert L. Woodworth
Hisylvania
Se &l
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!